EPISODE 307 SHOW NOTES
Hey there! Happy Monday! Today we’re chatting with Dawne Chapman about how she exceeded her nursing salary while only working part-time hours. Dawne spent 18 years as a labor and delivery nurse, and she loved it. She cherished serving families and helping to bring new life into the world. But what she didn’t love was the rigid schedule—missing holidays, special moments with her family, and the lack of flexibility.
In November 2021, she enrolled in the Live Free Academy course, planning to take her time and look for clients after the holidays. But just one week in, Dawne landed her first client! By January 2022, only 11 weeks after enrolling, she had enough clients to quit nursing.
Now, Dawne works 20-25 hours a week, makes 53% more than she did as a nurse, and enjoys the freedom and flexibility to live life on her own terms.
In today’s episode, Dawne shares how she got started, the strategies she used to land clients quickly, and what her daily routine looks like now—working Monday through Thursday with slow, relaxing mornings alongside her husband. She also talks about how she bounced back from losing clients unexpectedly, using a “Land Your First (or Next) Client” challenge to replace the lost income.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Dawne on Instagram or on Facebook!
- Learn about the ins and outs of freelancing and how to land paying clients in my free crash course. Click here!
- Ready to join the Live Free Academy? There is a new 12 month payment plan option. Click here and get started today for just $147!
- Listen to last week’s episode here!
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- Do you need some help kickstarting your freelance journey? I’ve got tons of resources here!
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More about the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn:
How do I get started? What if I fail? Who will hire me? Is it really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home?
Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn where we will be answering these questions PLUS many more! Whether you’re just starting your freelance business (heck even if you don’t know what freelancing is yet) or you’re looking to scale, this podcast will give you tangible business advice along with inspiring interviews to help you create a life and career that works for YOU and YOUR family.
Your host, Micala Quinn, started out teaching high-school English, but when her first child was born, she immediately began searching for something more. She wanted a way to stay-at-home with her daughter (and future babies), but still needed to bring in a full-time income to help support her family. Micala started freelancing, quickly replaced her full-time income, and now helps other moms (like you) get started and grow their freelance business from scratch to 5K and beyond! She believes that being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom no longer needs to be a black and white decision. You CAN have both. On your terms!
Our motto is Mom Strong, Work Smart, and Live Free. Are you in? We’d love for you to join us each Monday, as well as in our Live Free Podcast Facebook community!
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